RASC Hamilton [Bulk] Re: Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

Thu Oct 23 14:21:21 EDT 2014

Just a reminder to all that when viewing the sun through solar viewing glass
or equivalent welders glass, you should always turn your head away from the
sun before removing the glass from your eyes. This warning is especially
relevant to those of you who may want to have your children view this
phenomenon. Even a brief second of looking directly into the sun can cause
long term damage to your eyes. 

Bob

P.

From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of
sandeep patel
Sent: October-23-14 1:39 PM
To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [Bulk] Re: Partial solar eclipse tomorrow

Hi,

   Does anyone know where can I get the solar viewing glasses. Anywhere I
can purchase it ?

thanks

Sandeep

> From: egoldingstudio at rogers.com
> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 13:18:25 -0400
> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [Bulk] Re: Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> 
> FYI Eclipse update;
> 
> There is a gigantic sunspot - central lower-west quadrant, which will be 
> captured in any photo taken during the eclipse. Viewed thru my glass solar

> filter it is naked-eye size - one of the largest I've seen - ever!
> 
> Eric Golding
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Roger Hill" <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net>
> To: <astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:11 PM
> Subject: [Bulk] Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> 
> 
> You're going to need a very good horizon.
> 
> Local circumstances:
> Montreal, ON Latitude: 45° 31' N Longitude: 73° 34' W
> Altitude: 57m Time Zone: 04:00 W
> Partial Eclipse Begins 17:38 Sun Alt 02 degrees
> Maximum Eclipse 17:52(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
> Eclipse Mag. 0.168(s) Eclipse Obs. 0.079(s)
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
> Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 1:46 PM
> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> 
> Unfortunately I'm about to arrive in Montreal for a conference!
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> David
> 
> 
> 
> > On Oct 22, 2014, at 13:22, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
> >
> > Perhaps I'll see you there!
> >
> > Roger
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
> > Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 12:52 PM
> > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> >
> > Excellent advice Roger!
> >
> > The Kincardine area is my prime observing zone. The western horizon is 
> > great - not only is it unobstructed but there are few patches of light 
> > pollution always my the horizon (not important for the eclipse). 
> > Kincardine itself is bad, as is Goderich, but between the two there are 
> > some good spots.
> >
> > - David
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Oct 22, 2014, at 12:44, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Kincardine looks reasonable.
> >>
> >> Anyone wanting to see this should be aware that the Sun will only be 7 
> >> degrees above the horizon when the eclipse starts. A good western 
> >> horizon is vital.
> >>
> >> There are several ways to maximise your eclipse experience:
> >>
> >> Go West: This increases the time before Sunset.
> >> Go North This gets you closer to the maximum point of eclipse (far 
> >> northern Canada).
> >> Go Up: This drops your hizon below the horizontal, delaying sunset. 
> >> This won't mean much for small airplanes, but could get you an amazing 
> >> picture if you are over Lake Ontario a few kilometres offshore from 
> >> Scarborough and heading toward Toronto to silhouette the Toronto
skyline 
> >> as the Sun sets.
> >>
> >> Anyway, here's a place where you can get some info:
> >>
> >> http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/JSEX/JSEX-NA.html
> >>
> >> Local circumstances:
> >> Hamilton, ON Latitude: 43° 15' 00" N Longitude: 79° 51' 00" W
> >> Altitude: 100.3m Time Zone: 04:00 W
> >> Partial Eclipse Begins 17:39 Sun Alt 07 degrees
> >> Maximum Eclipse 18:20(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
> >> Eclipse Mag. 0.444(s) Eclipse Obs. 0.325(s)
> >>
> >> Kincardine Latitude: 44° 11' N Longitude: 81° 38' W
> >> Altitude: 130m Time Zone: 04:00 W
> >> Partial Eclipse Begins 17:36 Sun Alt 08 degrees
> >> Maximum Eclipse 18:26(Sunset) Sun Altitude 0 Sun Azimuth 254 (WSW)
> >> Eclipse Mag. 0.522 Eclipse Obs. 0.409
> >>
> >>
> >> Roger
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: astronomers on behalf of David Galbraith
> >> Sent: Wed 22/10/2014 11:35 AM
> >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
> >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Partial solar eclipse tomorrow
> >>
> >> A couple of ideas:
> >>
> >> Recommended spot - the marina parking lot at the Point Clark
Lighthouse, 
> >> about 9 km south of Kincardine. Great public view of lake horizon, 
> >> although close to lake level. For an elevated view there is a
west-facing 
> >> parking lot behind the Bean Bistro on Kincardine, on the west side of
the 
> >> main street across from the library. I can't guarantee how uncluttered 
> >> that view will be in the direction of the sun, though.
> >>
> >> Best wishes,
> >>
> >> David
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Oct 22, 2014, at 11:27, Roger Hill <Roger.Hill at hiteach.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I'm heading off to Lake Huron, perhaps Kincardine or Goderich, as I
like 
> >>> the idea of watching the Sun sink into the lake. I did this for the 
> >>> 2012 Transit of Venus, and managed to get a great picture (featured in

> >>> the RASC 2013 Calendar).
> >>>
> >>> I'll be taking my 6" F/9 Ritchey-Chretien, and a Meade Personal Solar 
> >>> Telescope.
> >>>
> >>> Anybody else heading off to a good spot?
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